In the past 20 years our understanding of how the climate works has improved significantly. That’s due in no small part to an international project known as SPARC, which coordinates research worldwide on the stratosphere.
SPARC has just relocated its coordination centre from Toronto in Canada to Zurich. World Radio Switzerland spoke to the scientists who have gathered in Zurich to celebrate the move and SPARC’s 20th anniversary.
The international project for atmospheric and climate research SPARC (Stratospheric Processes And their Role in Climate) relocated its coordination centre from Canada to Switzerland. On 7 February 2012, SPARC celebrates the inauguration of its new office at ETH Zurich and its 20th anniversary.
Former Co-chairs, Office directors and administrative staff including the WCRP Director Dr. Asrar celebrated SPARC’s 20th anniversary in Zurich.
Being alerted by severe budget constraints that hit the Canadian ozone network, SPARC sent a letter to the Canadian Minister of Environment in September. In December, the SPARC Co-Chairs received a positive response.
Read SPARC’s response to the letter received from the Canadian Minister of Environment (21 December 2011).
WCRP requested that SPARC not only focusses on stratospheric research but also on the troposphere.
A blog was set up to give the SPARC community the opportunity to take part in an open discussion about a possible name change for SPARC. Welcome to contribute!
NOTE: this blog was discontinued in June 2012. Find the results here.